HSE chief makes grim flu warning amid fears of Christmas surge: ‘We’re reaching a peak’
Dr Colm Henry said this winter has seen “record” numbers presenting at emergency departments and thanked medics for…
Flu cases in Scotland down for second week in a row, figures show
Flu activity in Scotland has decreased for the second consecutive week, though the Health Secretary has warned the…
Flu cases among people aged 65 and older up by almost 25% over past week – The Irish Times
Cases of flu among people aged 65 and older have increased by almost 25 per cent over the…
Flu cases expected to peak this week as hospital pressure intensifies – The Journal
Flu cases expected to peak this week as hospital pressure intensifies The JournalDrop in numbers presenting to hospital EDs…
Emergency departments face unprecedented demand, but drop in people presenting with flu – The Irish Times
The number of people presenting to emergency departments with influenza has fallen in the past week, according to…
More than 1,000 people expected in hospital with peak projected for Christmas week – The Irish Times
Most people are expecting presents this week as the Christmas festivities kick off. For the health system, however,…
PODCAST: Local people are dying from flu as cases continue to rise – Shannonside.ie
PODCAST: Local people are dying from flu as cases continue to rise Shannonside.ieNumber of flu cases in Ireland ‘quite…
Paracetamol warning issued as ‘super flu’ cases continue to soar
A pharmacist has issued a paracetamol warning as “super flu” cases are continuing to soar across the country.…
Flu numbers on the rise in Cork and Kerry this week
The incidence of flu is on the rise in Cork and Kerry as the latest data shows a…
people waiting 96 hours and you may have to wear a mask in the UK
The UGT Sanidad health union has warned of the ‘serious’ situation of “saturation” in the emergency department at…
Staff at out-of-hours GP service Caredoc to go on strike tomorrow – The Journal
Staff at out-of-hours GP service Caredoc to go on strike tomorrow The JournalOver 200 Caredoc workers expected to engage…
Superflu fears as Irish GP calls for public warning: ‘It’s time to grasp the nettle’
A Donegal GP has warned that flu can be spread through the air when an infected person talks,…